48
Sonic Free Riders could have been a great game if the controls worked.
30
With ring collecting and extreme gear upgrades, this should have been a fun racing game for Kinect; instead, it's an unresponsive mess that flat out doesn't work. Did no one test this game and see that it's broken?
40
Sonic Free Rider aims those who are the most dedicated and aren't afraid to see all their efforts leading to nothing. Indeed, this game got nothing else new than a high level of frustration.
1
Oh my god, this game… is so ass even the controls are horrible… Honestly, Sonic Free Riders is just heartbreaking because it’s a great-looking game trapped inside a broken control scheme. The move to full-body Kinect controls was a total disaster—trying to lean to steer or kick to speed up feels laggy and unresponsive, making it nearly impossible to actually place first in a ****’s a shame because the graphics are sharp and the soundtrack is a total banger, but you spend more time fighting your living room than the other racers. Unless you’re a completionist who doesn't mind a literal workout for zero reward, this one is probably better left on the shelf. There’s a solid racing game in there somewhere like Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed but you shouldn't have to break a sweat just to get through a basic menu. Also, the writing?? Come on, Sega…
0
Oh dear. This might be the absolute worst of the worst. The bottom of the barrel in terms of game quality. Godawful controls with the Kinect that are extremely unresponsive. Terrible story that makes barely any sense, and I thought 06's story made no sense! But this game outdoes that mid af game by far! And worst of all, I completely quit the game after one race! Overall, a 0.5/10. Would not recommend. Absolutely abysmal
0
What is the **** in this game the menu are not working gameplay make me throw up after play a few matches graphics look good story mode not too bad but is good into song is pure assault I don’t get it sonic free riders support controller Xbox 360 but is only Kinect don’t even bother buy this game is very bad try another buy Kinect instead
Sonic Free Riders
Released On:
Nov 4, 2010
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
47
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.7
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Generally Unfavorable
47
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Dec 21, 2010
82
Sonic Free Riders is certainly a hit, with some of the best Sonic-themed racing action since the hedgehog grabbed his first hoverboard. The menu system is unnecessarily clunky and there is a bit of a learning curve to playing the game, but once you figure it all out, there is no end to the fun you and your family and friends will have playing this game.
Jan 9, 2011
60
Sonic is back and features high speed and a good ammount of unlockables. Unfortunately, the controls doesn't respond properly sometimes, conforming an experience less enjoyable than we would like.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.7
17% Positive
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
8% Mixed
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75% Negative
133 Ratings
133 Ratings
Nov 26, 2020
10
It`s not SEGA`s fault. IT was the ******** and ******* *********** kinect. I need more words so. PlayStation is beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetter
Jun 21, 2018
10
I seriously love Sonic Free Riders to the death. I didn't have a problem with the menus or the controls, the tracks are all fun to play on, the new style of game play is fresh, the graphics are amazing, and the music is as great as ever! Yeah, the story's a piece of s**t, but who plays a racing game for story? My favourite Sonic game.
Jan 7, 2011
46
Until they manage to learn how (something other developers seemed to have understood rather quickly), SEGA isn't allowed to put another Kinect game on the market...but we all know that's not how it works, am I right?
Dec 22, 2010
40
The third chapter of the Sonic Riders series is an epic fail because of one of the worst control system in the entire Kinect line-up.
Jan 3, 2011
30
The good Kinect games can be really entertaining, the bad ones where the motion controls doesn't work like intended is horrible. Sonic Free Riders falls is a game in the later catergory, and is a completely broken game. Really. Avoid at any cost.
Dec 22, 2010
16
But all of the good in the world is a moot point if your game doesn't actually seem to work correctly, and that's definitely the case that I ran into here.
Jun 15, 2018
10
I decided to try this game and I loved it. Graphics were great, music was awesome and the controls are solid.
Apr 12, 2015
6
OK, for not having the best motion controls for kinect V.1 compared to first party kinect games, this should have had a simpler use of the awful controls, it should be fixed next time!
Feb 21, 2013
5
All it takes is learing the controls to make this game a good and fun experience. The controls are what it all comes down to in this game. the mechanics and play style is quite interesting in this game, the graphics are great as well. The music is also very good. the only thing hindering this game are the controls, that are quite difficult to learn. the controls arent neccessarily bad, rather their just difficult to learn, and depending on your body type, can also change how to learn the controls as well. it could make it easier, or more difficult. This isnt the kind of game you can just pick up and play for 2-3 minutes and make an opinion on it. it takes time to learn the controls. I agree with a previous review from TheBrain on this. unfortunately, i did learn the controls when i first got it, but not very well, resulting in the game being somewhat difficult for me to play. personally, i dont care ffor this game, and though i do find it very fun, the controls were jsut a bit to difficult to master for me. A decent game, but only if you have the time and patience to learn how it controls.
Jun 13, 2022
4
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to overlook this game’s flaws due to the incredibly unresponsive motion controls, which is enough to declare Sonic Free Riders as possibly the worst Sonic game to ever exist.
Feb 7, 2021
4
I feel like the biggest flaw of this game is the fact that you have to use your body, and the fact that it’s so hard to control. It’s better off a controller game. Although, the characters are fun and the animations are swell.
SummaryFor the first time ever in a SEGA game, full-motion body control will allow you to twist and turn your way through a range of visually stunning courses in an action-packed Sonic experience unlike any other! Kinect's unique motion sensor means Sonic Free Riders will see family and friends controlling their fully customizable hover board o... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
